Dr.Sevugan Rajkannu J

 

Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 2014-2022
  • M.S. in Structural Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 2014-2022
  • B.E. in Civil Engineering, Vickram Engineering College, Anna University, Chennai 2008-2012

Research Interests

  • Thin-walled steel & metal structures
  • High-Strength steel members
  • Stability of structures
  • Composite structures
  • Structural Health Monitoring
  • Low Cost Housing
  • Structural glass & Façade systems

Experience

From

To

Designation

Organisation

September 2022

Ongoing

Assistant Professor-Grade II

National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NITT)

December 2021

September 2022

Post–Doctoral Fellowship

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Feb 2014

June 2014

Project Associate

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

(Ocean Engineering)

November 2013

Feb 2014

Project Associate

CSIR-SERC- Chennai

(Structural Engineering Research Centre)

July 2012

Feb 2013

Site Engineer

Jayam Consultants Pvt Ltd

International Journals

J Sevugan Rajkannu and Arul Jayachandran (2020) “Flexural torsional buckling strength of Thin –walled channel sections under warping restraint” Journal of constructional steel research. DOI :10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.10641

J Sevugan Rajkannu and Arul Jayachandran (2022) “Experimental evaluation of DSM beam-column strength of cold-formed steel member under uniaxial eccentric compression” Thin-walled structures. DOI :10.1016/j.tws.2022.109096.

International/National Conference Proceedings

  1. J Sevugan Rajkannu and Arul Jayachandran (2018) “Investigations on Design implementation of cold-formed steel beam-column members using direct strength methodEighth International conference on Thin Walled Structures. Lisbon, Portugal.
  2. J Sevugan Rajkannu and Arul Jayachandran (2019) “Investigation on effects of warping on the behaviour of cold formed steel beam-columns, Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference Structural Stability Research Council, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
  3. J Sevugan Rajkannu and Arul Jayachandran (2020) “Investigation on the stability behaviour of cold formed steel beam-columns under bi-axial bending, Proceedings of the Annual Stability Conference Structural Stability Research Council, Atlanda, USA.
  4. J Sevugan Rajkannu and Arul Jayachandran (2018) "Nonlinear framework for Design of cold-formed steel beam-column" proceedings of Eleventh Structural Engineering Convention (SEC 2018), Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India.
  5. J Sevugan Rajkannu and Arul Jayachandran (2018) “Numerical study on the effect of warping in cold-formed steel beam-column" Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in construction materials and structures, IIT Roorkee, India.
  6. J Sevugan Rajkannu, Chinmai Goripathi and Arul Jayachandran (2020)Investigation on non-linear interaction framework for zee shaped cold-formed steel beam-column” proceedings of Indian structural steel conference”, IIT Hyderabad, India.
  7. Rowena Rachel, Akshay Mangal Mahar, and J.Sevugan Rajkannu (2022). “Effect of Cross-sectional Parameters on the First Yield Surface of CFS Zed Purlin Under Biaxial BendingEmerging Research trends in Structural Engineering (ERTSE - 2022), Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore.

 

Teaching Experience in NIT Trichy

  • Advanced Reinforced Design [UG]
  • Concrete Technology [UG]
  • Basic Reinforced Concrete Design [UG]
  • Construction Techniques and Materials [UG]
  • Surveying [UG]
  • Engineering Graphics [UG]
  • Survey Laboratory [UG]
  • Fluid Mechanics Laboratory [UG]
  • Building Planning and Drawing Laboratory [UG]
  • Non-Linear Analysis [PG]

Ph.D. / M.Tech. / B.Tech. Projects Guided in NIT Trichy

Ph.D. Guidance

Research scholar Name

Status

Topic

R. Mukilan

ongoing

Buckling Behaviour of cold-formed steel Built-up beam-column members

 

M.Tech Guidanace

Research scholar Name

Status

Topic

Janak Patel

Finished

Composite behaviour of steel framed Glass façade structures

Pradeep

Finished

Behaviour of Cold-formed steel member under minor axis Bending.

Sheik Ismail

Finished

Axial compressive Behaviour of hollow section High strength steel under Elevated Temperature.

Srikanth Katla

Finished

Optimizing Construction Process Through Efficiency in Lean Management.

 

B.Tech Guidanace

Research scholar Name

Status

Topic

Chandra Sekar.R, Parvath.C, Aditya.P, Selvamani.K

Finished

Analysing lateral torsional buckling behaviour of steel trusses

Devi Satvika Tiruvaipati, Pravesh Maniyar, Gajjala Veerendra Swamy, Vengal Reddy

Finished

Distortional Buckling Behaviour of Cold-formed steel members using Machine Learning.

 

Consultancy Project

  • Proof load testing and structural assessment of the second longest steel bridge in India, Marthandam, Tamilnadu, India.
  • Structural Health monitoring and retrofitting of bridges under southern Railways (Ennore, Udumelpet).
  • Design and development of Modulus housing. (Foldable and Portable hospitals for COVID rehabilitation Centre).
  • Structural Stability Audit for Gopurams of Arulmigu Renganathaswamy Temple Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli.
  • Structural stability Audit for Corporation buildings and temple buildings in and around Tiruchirappalli.
  • Design Proof Check
    • Steel Shed for vehicle Launcing – Delhi.
    • Solar Panel module for rooftop in coimbatore airport Building
    • Officers accommodation in Delhi, Indian Army
    • Concrete Mix Design for various Projects
    • Material Testing for various Projects

Academic/Administrative Responsibilities at NIT Trichy

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Selected Invited/Guest Lectures Delivered

Title

Audience

Place

ABAQUS Workshop series

Post graduates & Researchers

IITM,

RIT Kottayam

Design of structures using Staad pro

Under Graduate

IITM,

IIT Pallakad

Design of Cold-formed steel structural member

Post graduate students

NIT Tiruchy, NIT Warangal

Cold-formed steel design, Concepts on Prestressed and Reinforced cement concrete

Under Graduate

CADD School

Conceptual design of steel structures

Under Graduate

S.A.Eng.college chennai

Systematic Analysis and Design using Staad pro

Graduate and Post graduate students

Tech Launch Pad

Resilence and sustainable design of RCC strutures

Practicing Engineers

NIT Trichy

 

Selected Webinar/Keynote Delivered

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Conferences/Workshops Organized

  • Treasurer for an International Conference on “14th Strutural Engineering Convention” (SEC-2024), 12 - 14 December 2024.
  • Coordinator for National Workshop on “Retrofit of structures Using FRP”, 29th Jan 2024 at NIT Trichy

Reviewer for Journals/Conferences

  • Elsevier Conference Proceedings
  • Tall Buildings and structures

Professional Memberships

Member – American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Member- Structural Stability Research Council (SSRC).

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